In the Bleak Midwinter by Kenneth Branagh

by Kenneth Branagh

By the acclaimed writer/director/ star of Hamlet, this script is enhanced by Branagh's introduction discussing comedy and writing, 25 stills from the film, and complete cast and crew credits. Winner of the Orsella d'Oro at the 1995 Venice Film Festival. 25 b/w photos.The Newmarket Shooting Script(tm) Series features an attractive 7 x 9 1/4 inch format that includes a facsimile of the film's shooting script, as chosen by the writer and/or director, exclusive notes on the film's production and history, stills, and credits.

Genres: Shakespeare, Plays, Nonfiction

Unknown Binding

First published December 7, 1995

About the author

Sir Kenneth Charles Branagh is an Emmy Award-winning, Academy Award-nominated Northern Irish actor and film director.

Reviews

[WhatShouldIRead · Rating 5 out of 5]

Just as magical as the movie.

First, I have to say that if I ever were marooned on an island with electricity, dvd player, etc...and I could have only one movie, this one would be it. (If I could have two, I'd also pick Galaxy Quest. I have such a serious mind.)

But rather than go on and turn this into a desert island disc choice, I have to say that reading this gave me more insight into some of the character's situations and therefore why they said the lines they said. Most of this book was filmed, yet there were a few lines and short scenes that did not make the cut, which was an added bonus to read.

I truly wish Kenneth Branagh had written another screen play based on these eccentric - if wonderful - characters.

[Brian Rogers · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was great; not a surprise given the movie, and it gives more insight into such a delightful film.

[Leigh · Rating 2 out of 5]

I was so disappointed in this book - I had hoped to find a new series of mystery novels to explore, but this will not be it. I couldn't believe how inappropriate a minister could be - having dinner at the home of a married man when his wife was out of town... and then being surprised when the small town folk noticed her car there all night. Duh. And why she decides to pursue investigations on her own rather than letting the police do its job... dumb, dumb, dumb.

[Jonathan Emrys · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is the shooting script for the movie that Sir Kenneth made about theatre life and aspiring to grow into film from stage. This is another one my favorite films, and having been in theatre for many years I can relate to so much. I feel I lived it. The written text is fantastic for seeing all the nuances that you may not have caught in the film.

[Phillip Morledge · Rating 5 out of 5]

The shooting script for what is probably the funniest BritCom of all time. The laughs are all there on the page, making this a must have.

[Amy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved this; loved the film!